Quote by William S. Burroughs

The way to kill a man or a nation is to cut off his dreams, the way the whites are taking care of the Indians: killing their dreams, their magic, their familiar spirits.

The way to kill a man or a nation is to cut off his dreams,

Summary

This quote suggests that one way to effectively subjugate and conquer people is to strip away their hopes, aspirations, and cultural beliefs. By using the analogy of how the white settlers treated Native Americans, it implies that suppressing someone's dreams and spirituality can be a form of psychological and cultural violence that disempowers and erodes a person or a community's sense of identity and autonomy. It highlights the significance of dreams and the connections to one's heritage as crucial elements in maintaining resilience and resistance against oppression.

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By William S. Burroughs

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